The Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Campylobacter in African Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

medRxiv 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Jordana L. Burdon Bailey, Alfred Menyere, Hannah Dawood, Oliver Mapila, Shareef Ngunguni, Gina L. Pinchbeck, Nicola J. Williams, Nigel A. Cunliffe, Jennifer Cornick
DOI: 10.64898/2026.02.09.26345948
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Background Campylobacter is a major cause of childhood diarrhoea across Africa and asymptomatic carriage is frequently reported, however risk factors for Campylobacter presence remain poorly defined. This meta-analysis aimed to calculate the pooled prevalence of Campylobacter in diarrhoeic and non-diarrhoeic stool, assess its association with diarrhoea, identify risk factors for Campylobacter presence and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns. Method English language studies on Campylobacter in children (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Antibiotic Use and Resistance

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Journal / source
medRxiv
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint